In COVID-19 hangover, as more around world get vaccinated, fewer give blood
Seoul, South KoreaReuters From Seoul to Paris, and Moscow to Bangkok, concerned citizens are lining up for vaccine shots as COVID-19 case numbers swell. That may ease pressure on stretched hospitals around the world, but with it comes a hangover – a severe shortage of blood donors. A number of countries don’t allow people who […]
GIVING BLOOD
I started giving blood again a few years ago after a number of years hiatus. PICTURE: Hush Naidoo/Unsplash I must admit – I don’t like giving blood. It’s not a very pleasant task. I’m not having a go at the staff! The staff do a wonderful job of putting you at ease and supporting you […]